How Many People Are Named Diarra?

Complete statistics for the name Diarra: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Diarra
Very Rare
Bambara/Mandinka

Diarra is a West African name rooted in Mandinka and Bambara culture, carrying a sense of strength and nobility. There are roughly 415 people living with this name in the US today, meaning about 1 in 796,049 Americans share it. It's a genuinely modern name, with 56% of bearers under 30 and a peak of 26 births in 1994.

~971
Living in US
1 in 341,348
Americans
1994
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Gift or noble one
🌐
Origin
Bambara/Mandinka
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 33
Personality Traits
Resilient Warm-hearted Confident Graceful
33
Life Path Number

Life-path number 33 is known as the Master Teacher. It's associated with compassion, spiritual upliftment, and a deep desire to help others reach their highest potential.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

46,345
Worldwide Bearers
#19,703
Global Rank
🇸🇳 Senegal
24,281
🇨🇮 Ivory Coast
9,960
🇲🇱 Mali
3,866
🇧🇫 Burkina Faso
3,347
🇬🇳 Guinea
3,163
🇲🇷 Mauritania
999
🇺🇸 United States
256
🇬🇦 Gabon
200
🇳🇪 Niger
64
🇳🇬 Nigeria
42

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
72 (17%)
♀ Female
343 (83%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 29
237
Would be under 30 (56%)
189
Would be 30–60 (44%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 426 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1994

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
78
Classic Feel
29
Modern Appeal
91
International
99

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Diarra Through the Generations

Diarra didn't appear on US birth records until the late 1980s, making it a truly modern arrival. It's a name that reflects growing interest in West African heritage among American families. With 426 total births recorded and an estimated 415 people currently living with the name in the US, it remains very rare. The peak came in 1994 with 26 births, and the average bearer is just 29 years old. Looking at the age breakdown, 237 are under 30, 189 fall between 30 and 60, and there aren't any bearers over 60. That means the entire US population of people named Diarra belongs to just two generations. The trend has been stable rather than spiking or fading, which suggests quiet but consistent use. Globally, there's a much bigger picture: Diarra ranks #19,703 worldwide with 46,345 living bearers, and it's most common in Senegal. So while it's a rarity in America, it carries deep roots and widespread recognition across West Africa.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Michigan 5
New York 5

📄 About the Name Diarra

How Many People Have the Name Diarra?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 971 people in the United States currently share the name Diarra. That works out to roughly 1 in every 341,348 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Diarra a Common or Rare Name?

Diarra is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Diarra Mean?

Diarra means "Gift or noble one" and comes from Bambara/Mandinka origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 33.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Diarra in SSA data, approximately 17% are male and 83% are female.

When Was Diarra Most Popular?

The name Diarra reached peak popularity in 1994, with 26 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Diarra?

Approximately 971 people named Diarra live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 971. That works out to roughly 1 in 341,348 Americans.

Is Diarra a rare name?

Diarra is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 341,348 Americans has this name.

What does the name Diarra mean?

Diarra means "Gift or noble one" and comes from Bambara/Mandinka origins.

Is Diarra more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 17% of people named Diarra are male and 83% are female.

When was Diarra most popular?

Diarra peaked in 1994 with 26 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US971
All-Time Births971
1 in X1 in 341,348
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age29
Peak Year1994
World Rank#19,703
Male %17%
Female %83%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.